Douglass School serves 49 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in DE)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Douglass School's student population of 49 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglass School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
74%
30%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass School?
The graduation rate of Douglass School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglass School?
49 students attend Douglass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Douglass School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Douglass School offer ?
Douglass School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Douglass School part of?
Douglass School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Douglass School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open)
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
October 13, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
October 16, 2023 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
November 09, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Parent Teacher Conferences / Paraprofessionals Off (Offices Open)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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